Chapter 14
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Jackson nodded in understanding. Tm only participating in this round. I had no idea win 14he manning badbortant”
He frowned. “I thought this would be fun, but are like drama–sofaring
Janie smiled softly as her gaze dried back to the room.
When Janie and Jackson stepped out of the room, they ran into Ryan and Xena
Ryan looked conflicted. He was unsure how to start a conversation with Jar
Meanwhile, Xena smiled and said, “Hey, Janie, Mr. Moore‘
Janie replied flatly, “We’re not that close, so please don’t call me that?”
Jackson’s expression turned serious as he added, “Only our family calls her Jane”
Xena’s face fell like she’d bitten into something sour
She tried hard to hide her frustration, looking around nervously before pulling Ryan closer and whispering “But we’re family, sister! It’s great to see you again.
Jame took a step back while calming down Jackson.
“Stop pretending,” she said coldly. “I’m not going to your place – don’t worry about it”
Xena smiled and fell silent when she noticed others were approaching
Ryan kept his eyes on Janie as she walked straight past him without looking in his direction.
Jackson gave Ryan a blank stare before quickly catching up with Janie.
The director’s voice echoed from the yard, “Starting today, we’ll be picking our own vegetables, chopping wood, and cooking. Everyone can get started now.
Xena immediately suggested, “Ryan, how about I go pick vegetables and you chop wood?”
Ryan nodded in agreement.
Emily walked up to Xena with a grin, “Hey, let’s team up.
Xena agreed with a smile and called up Molly.
Then she turned to Janie, “want to join us?”
Janie shook her head. “No, I’m going to chop some wood.”
Xena and the others exchanged looks.
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Chapter 11
“Varre not strong Frodigh Come to pick vegetables with us instead!
Janic was from “No”
They noticed Janie didn’t seem keen on hanging our with them, so they headed off together.
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Janie made her way over to the woodpile
Jason jumped in front of her just as she was about to grab the axe.
When Janie looked in his direction, Jason united and said, “You’re too petite for this heavy stuff. It’s our job as men.
“Jackson, how can you let your sister do this?“
Jackson stayed quiet.
Janie might look soft and weak but she could handle herself!
Jason tried lifting the axe one–handed but struggled big time.
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